Written question asked by Simon Coombs (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 January 1997. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: If he will extend the provision enabling child support liability orders to be entered on the Register of County Court Judgments.

Answer: Mr. Simon Coombs: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will extend the provision enabling child support liability orders to be entered on the register of county court judgments. [10960] Mr. Mitchell: Since 20 May 1996, the Child Support Agency has had the power to enter liability orders made in magistrates courts in the "Register of County Court Judgments". To date, only new orders have been entered. From today however, the agency will also be able to enter liability orders made before 20 May. Those absent parents affected by the change will be given an opportunity to reach an agreement to repay arrears of child support before the liability order is registered.

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